NOT JUST ABOUT THE SMELL
Singapore’s technique so far is one of tolerance and expediency. We ca n’t completely stop burning, but we can continue to ignore the problem year after year.
To be honest, there have been fewer concerns over joss paper losing. During the Chinese New Year time this year, city governments and government organizations logged 567 problems, down from 761 instances during the same time in 2023, marking an all-time small.
Although the AfA’s complaint reduction points to progress and powerful advocacy, our population density increases as Singapore’s people grows. More and more people are residing closer and closer up, which means that a greater number of homes are affected by the by-products of joss paper using at any one day.
The problem is not just about taste or discomfort. According to studies in air pollution, like dust, whether religious or not, poses a growing threat to public health. In other words, it’s not just about the unpleasant scent; it’s also about improving one’s health.
However, as household wealth likewise increases, people are similarly tempted to buy more and lose more. There are plenty of companies willing to fulfill desire in our customer community. One only needs to enter a supermarket right away to purchase as much papers as possible and burn a Fort Knox value of “gold paper.”
As an away, we might want to know whether the amount we burn is a reflection of the desires of our grandparents or whether the existing are under pressure to “keep up looks.” Are our wishes to protect against misfortunes unfairly influenced by a world that is driven to consume more and consumes more each month?